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1967 Map of Folsom

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Folsom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The South Fork American River and the newly expanded suburban corridors of eastern Sacramento County define this landscape during a period of rapid growth. The town of Folsom sits at the center of the survey, bordered by the significant waters of Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma. Industrial history is prominently visible in the extensive dredge tailings lining the riverbanks, a remnant of the region's gold mining legacy that sits alongside the modern operations of the Folsom State Prison (Represa PO).

Transportation networks, including the Southern Pacific and the specialized Rio Grande Dredge Tailings Railroad, reveal how the region transitioned from resource extraction to a commuter hub. Residential developments in Orangevale and Roseville are shown expanding into former agricultural lands, while historic sites like the Prairie City (Site) and Natoma offer a look at older settlement patterns that preceded the mid-century suburban boom.